Upgrading stereo and speakers on 5085M deluxe cab

[pclausen]

I completed the install of the aftermarket radio and speakers today. I also went ahead and pre-wired for a powered sub while I had everything apart.

Here's the 10AWG ground wire for the sub:

And the 10AWG for power:

And the radio about to be installed:

All done.

It sounds so much better than the factory system!

 

[daugen]

you'll never come in for supper! congrats.

 

[pclausen]

Lol, ain't that the truth!

I took a look at Crutchfield's website to see what they have in the way of powered subs that would fit. I came across one by Sound Ordnance that was very slim at 3" deep and had great reviews. On top of that, it just went in sale with a $50 discount. So I dropped by their retail store and picket one up. It fits like a glove against the rear metal wall below the seat.

The only catch is that you can't have the seat all the way back, but in my case is not an issue. Especially with the tilt steering wheel. I have the crossover set for 80Hz and have not had a chance to play with balancing the levels out yet, but initial impression is a huge improvement over just the aftermarket speakers by themselves which were still struggling with bass heavy songs. I don't think there is any getting around that with 4x6 speakers although it was a huge improvement over the factory ones.

 

[JordanFTW]

Nice! Love the addition of the powered woofer!

 

[foreman Etexas]

Mine has been staying in the pasture havent had time to start my install yet but reading yours I sure cant wait...
I gotta figure out how to get wirers down from radio and it still look good cause I dont have the plastic going down the sides to hide them...

 

[foreman Etexas]

Still need to get the sub wireing done but finally got my mids

 

[murphy1244]

This is a tractor? Right?

 

[foreman Etexas]

This is a tractor? Right?

Yeah Tractor....

 

[murphy1244]

Yeah Tractor....

So why you need a boom box?

 

[foreman Etexas]

So why you need a boom box?

Having a great sounding stereo in your tractor is not considered a boom box,that would be what you hear in the trunk of someones car,rattling the rearview mirror. But spending countless hours a year in the cab of my tractor,i would atleast like to hear quilty sounding music while I work. Just like someone would have a BOSE wave radio in there office,I do not have an 120outlet in mine...